Housekeeping Worker Senior

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services | Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr | Hiring range: $37,377

About the role

Senior Housekeeping Worker responsible for applying appropriate cleaning techniques, procedures, and equipment to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. This role includes training and mentoring new Environmental Services staff.

Responsibilities

• Apply cleaning techniques, procedures, and products to a broad range of surfaces, including sweeping, dust mopping, damp/wet mopping, dusting, polishing, scrubbing, vacuuming, window washing, and waste/trash removal.
• Disinfect surfaces after nursing removes bulk of bodily fluids and excrements.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, and hand soaps.
• Maintain clean and organized housekeeping storage and cart; lock cart when not in use.
• Clean and properly store equipment after each use; report malfunctions and repair needs to supervisors.
• Adhere to department and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain records/reports/data for detail cleaning, discharge/terminal cleaning, periodic cleaning requirements, and training check-off sheets.
• Provide initial on-the-job training (OJT) to newly hired Environmental Services staff using "show and tell" methods for hands-on experience.
• Mentor new staff by answering questions and providing timely feedback to ensure a smooth transition to independence.
• Work closely with dayshift supervisor(s) to monitor trainee progress and provide advice on training duration.
• Perform other duties as assigned within Environmental Services’ mission to meet facility needs.
• May assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

• Knowledge in the use of supplies and equipment for routine cleaning of offices, resident rooms, public spaces, and utility areas.
• High school diploma desired.
• Experience in training new staff is a plus.

Additional Considerations

• Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screening, and two TB skin tests (excluding current DVS employees).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work; the Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship.
• Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process by providing a certificate of Disability (COD) or AHP Letter from the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
• Service-connected veterans may submit disability documentation to DARS/DBVI for an AHP Letter.